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1998 - Fluidhand 1 This first soft hand consists of thin foil layers, which have been joined together to form more complex drives in a sandwich construction. Five fingers, built up from 6 foil layers each, functionally welded in pairs, with the middle two foils forming the skeletal structure filled with epoxy resin. The outer two foil layers each form a fluidic muscle. For this purpose, two thin films were welded together in such a manner that chambers were formed in a row and connected to each other. When this structure is inflated with a gas or liquid, it contracts by about 20 % of its length, similar to the natural muscle, and the finger curls up like a bow. After a practical semester and his diploma thesis at the Karlsruhe Research Center (now KIT), Stefan Schulz graduated with a degree in electrical engineering and device systems technology from the University of Rostock and took up a position as a research assistant at the Research Center. Already as a student at the University of Rostock, Schulz worked on the development of alternative miniature drives and patented a process for the production of planar fluid drives on a foil basis. At the Research Center, he continued developing this technology, particularly targeting applications in the field of fluidic robotics, so-called soft robotics in the environment of medical technology research topics. The aim of the work was to develop new drives for instruments used in minimally invasive surgery. Schulz's first applications for the new technology were flexible fluid actuators, miniature catheters for diagnostics, endoscope guidance systems for minimally invasive surgery and diagnostic colonoscopy systems. Fluidhand 1 was created as a “by-product” during the development of a camera guidance system for laparoscopy. The same artificial muscles that enable the movement of a laparoscope camera also work in the Fluidhand 1. In this process, two layers of film are welded together in a diamond-like pattern to form a chamber. When a pressure is applied to this chamber, the flexurally limp but stretch-resistant foil layers form circular arcs, resulting in a shortening of the previously flat structure. The artificial muscles formed in this way work as agonist and antagonist in the Fluidhand 1 and enable the artificial finger and thumb to be bent and stretched and stiffened. A single finger can describe a 180 degree arc, but the force of the artificial muscles is very low due to the material and not suitable for holding objects heavier than approx. 100 g. Up

High-performance sports prosthesis with flexible, shock-absorbing wrist for safe training up to 200 kg, ideal for athletes and everyday work. VINCENTwork | Work prosthesis The VINCENTwork prosthesis system is an orthopedic aid for everyday work but also for competitive athletes. In particular, training with heavy weights is an important training discipline in numerous sports. Previous fittings in the field of prosthetics were not designed for the high loads involved in competitive sports. The new prosthesis series makes it possible to train with weights of up to 200 kg. Snatching and alternating loads are also permitted without any problems at the maximum weights. A special feature is the flexible wrist. This allows a movement compensation between the training weight and the forearm stem. The joint flexes in all directions in a damped manner and also allows unlimited rotation compensation. Shocks and tensile forces are elastically absorbed and damped. The concept allows improved, symmetrical training with both arms and thus supports a natural movement pattern. This not only makes training more efficient, but also less stressful for the joints and the entire musculoskeletal system. Equipped with a shock-absorbing, rotating and angle-compensating wrist, the sports prosthesis enables safe training without limits. Flyer VINCENTwork

The world's first fully waterproof (IP68) multi-articulated hand prosthesis, extremely lightweight, highly durable, and customizable. WATERPROOF The world's first waterproof hand prosthesis according to IP68 VINCENTevolution5 The uncompromising hand prosthesis - Waterproof according to IP68 - Heavy-duty aluminium frame for maximum load capacity - Optional titanium frame for even higher load capacity - Elastic base joints and springy finger elements for perfect adaptation - Four wrist options from transcarpal to quicksnap with bendable joint - All hand and wrist functions are optimized for bilateral users - Silicone covers provide maximum durability, hygiene, haptic and adaptive control when gripping and holding - Precise grip selection (16 grips, including 2 user-defined) via gesture control - A powerful pinch grip, enabling the gripping of objects as small as Ø1mm - Display and adjustment of control signals directly on the hand - Battery charge status displayed directly on the hand - Grip selection and locking of the prosthesis can be selected directly on the hand - Precise sense of touch (force feedback) - Customizable: 5 hand sizes, 40 different color combinations Flyer VINCENTevolution5 Technical specifications Flyer VINCENTwrist Size and weight chart Photo gallery Grips VINCENTevolution5 Textile Gloves & Accessories Smartwatch VINCENTwear Schwarz-Titan Schwarz-Schwarz Schwarz-Blau Schwarz-Gold Schwarz-Kupfer Schwarz-Silber Weiß-Titan Weiß-Schwarz Weiß-Blau Weiß-Gold Weiß-Kupfer Weiß-Silber Perlweiß-Titan Perlweiß-Schwarz Perlweiß-Blau Perlweiß-Gold Perlweiß-Kupfer Perlweiß-Silber Transparent-Titan Transparent-Schwarz Transparent-Blau Transparent-Gold Transparent-Kupfer Transparent-Silber Natural05-Titan Out of gallery

Innovative virtual reality training system for rehabilitation and prosthesis control: Maximum motivation and therapeutic effect. VINCENTvr VR based training system Vincent Systems harnesses the potential of virtual reality (VR) not only for hand prostheses but also for their exoskeleton systems. Using VR as a training system, individuals can practice controlling and maneuvering the exoskeleton or prosthesis, allowing them to become familiar with its functionality in a virtual environment before using it in real-life situations. Furthermore, VR serves as an effective tool for rehabilitation. By creating virtual scenarios that mimic daily activities, patients can undergo targeted training sessions, improving their motor skills and enhancing their ability to perform tasks. Additionally, virtual mirror training in VR for phantom limb pain treatment enables users to visualize the movement of their impaired limbs in conjunction with their healthy hand’s motions. This helps patients retrain their neural pathways, facilitating the integration of the exoskeleton into their body schema and promoting a more intuitive and natural movement. By immersing patients in virtual environments and providing sensory feedback, the system helps alleviate the sensation of pain in the absent limb. Vincent Systems' integration of VR into exoskeleton and prosthesis training, rehabilitation, and mirror training offers a comprehensive solution for individuals seeking to enhance their mobility and regain independence. The combination of cutting-edge technology and immersive experiences paves the way for improved outcomes in the field of prosthesis and orthosis control as well as rehabilitation.

2005 - Fluidhand 8 Up The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. The integrated design allows any space reserves in the metacarpus to be used as a fluid reservoir, while at the same time forming a maximum gas volume for preloading the hydraulic tank. The pump can draw directly from the environment and the pump, valves and electronics are optimally cooled by the surrounding liquid. The design makes the hand very compact and at the same time extremely stable. Due to the very flat metacarpus of 30 mm and the short design, the hand achieves an anatomical shape and with only 410 g it is particularly light. The Quicksnap wrist closure makes the prosthesis compatible with all stem systems and their power supply. The prosthesis is controlled by two EMG electrodes integrated in the prosthesis socket. Simple trigger switching signals can be used to switch between pre-programmed grips and the grips can then be controlled proportionally. For the first time, a sense of touch has also been integrated into the prosthesis. The grasping force measured on the index finger via a sensor is transmitted to the system controller, which activates a vibration motor on the hand that transmits coded information to the prosthesis wearer about the force applied. In addition, the Fluidhand 8 serves as a test platform for new prosthesis controls such as grip pattern recognition or motion control using 3D sensors, research areas on which the research center has been working intensively as part of the Fluidhand development. Up

1999 - Fluidhand 2 Up The new planar technology for manufacturing fluidic drives and kinematics was therefore ideally suited for actively moving miniature catheters and endoscopes. However, the forces achievable with planar film drives, which operate at a working pressure of 0.5-1 bar, were too low for the construction of an artificial hand. To generate higher grasping forces, a correspondingly higher working pressure had to act in the fluidic drives. For Fluidhand 2, “artificial muscles” based on thin silicone hoses were therefore used, which were sheathed with a flexurally flexible, stretch-resistant fabric made of polyamide. The tubes of the Fluidhand 2 were unfolded in the finger joints. When subjected to an overpressure of up to 4 bar, the joints expanded unilaterally and realized a curvature in the opposite joint direction. Each finger of the hand has two pneumatic muscles, the thumb has three, the wrist has four. The extension is done by a rubber band. The joint and support structure in the fingers, thumb and hand, was made of fiber-reinforced composite material. The artificial hand scored with its consistently soft and compliant structure, very fast movements and pronounced adaptability when grasping. The grasping forces achieved were around 2.5 N per finger. Objects heavier than 500 g could not yet be grasped with this hand. As in Fluidhand 1, the hand was driven by compressed air, which meant that a powerful compressor was required to operate the hand. Up

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Answers to frequently asked questions about hand prostheses, exoskeletons, technology, cost coverage, and everyday life with Vincent Systems products. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions I would like a VINCENT prosthesis. What do I need to do? You can get an appointment for a consultation and a prosthetic fitting from an orthopedic technician who has experience in the field of arm prosthetics. For a consultation appointment and fitting of a VINCENT prosthesis, the prosthetist must have attended appropriate training and obtained a certificate for these products. You can find a list of certified partners here: Partners near you. Does health insurance pay for the prosthesis? The costs for a prosthetic fitting with a VINCENT hand system are usually covered by all insurance providers. However, it is always an individual decision by the respective health insurance company whether a fitting is approved in each case. This depends on many factors that affect the prosthesis user, not so much the hand prosthesis. As soon as a prescription from the doctor is available, the prosthetist applies to the health insurance company for the fitting. If the application is rejected, this preliminary decision can also be appealed, and the prosthetist will usually handle this for you as well. An experienced prosthetist knows the legal situation; he can advise you and guide you through the process to the finished prosthesis. From what age is the VINCENTyoung3+ suitable? We recommend our pediatric and adolescent hand prosthesis from the age of 8. Ultimately, it depends on the development of the child. Let our certified partners advise you. Can I get my prosthesis wet? All VINCENT prostheses are splash-proof. The Evolution3+ and the Evolution4 are water resistant, these hands can be cleaned under running water and immersed in water, the immersion depth is not limited by the hand but by the water protection of the prosthesis stem. The Evolution4 has the highest water protection in the range of multi-articulating hand systems. Can I drive when wearing a prosthesis? Please do not drive in road traffic with your VINCENT prosthesis without further notice and observe our safety and warranty information. In order to be allowed to drive a vehicle with a hand prosthesis, a corresponding modification as well as the approval of the registration authority / TÜV [German technical inspection association] is usually required. Please contact your local registration office for more information. Do I have to wear a glove with the VINCENT prostheses? The hand has been designed to follow an aesthetic and anatomical shape even without a cosmetic glove. Materials and passive elasticities in the joints convey a natural feel. Therefore, most users wear the hand without a cosmetic cover. Vincent’s artificial hand systems combine excellent high-tech with design and quality. They are like a piece of clothing that underlines the personality of its wearer. Most people find the technology fascinating, combined with a positive interest in the new type of artificial hand. What should I do if the prosthesis breaks? Should it ever happen that the prosthesis no longer works, the orthopedic technician is the first port of call. He will take care of the repair or may even be able to solve the problem. How loud is the prosthesis? Depending on the prosthesis variant, there are up to 6 motors in an artificial hand. These rotate at a high speed and drive the prosthesis via a multi-stage planetary gear and another gear stage directly in the finger joint. This causes a motor noise depending on the muscle signal-controlled speed. The noise becomes louder the more motors run simultaneously and the faster they rotate. Slow hand movements are therefore also very quiet, comparable, for example, to the noise of an electric telephoto lens of a digital camera. The hand is loudest when all motors are closed simultaneously at maximum speed, e.g. in the cylinder grip. This noise can then be compared to the moving noise of a model railroad, for example. The user of the hand can therefore control the soundscape very easily via his muscle signals. How heavy is the hand? A natural human hand of an adult weighs about 350 g to 500 g, depending on body size. The weight of an artificial hand is not distributed as optimally on the arm as that of the natural one. Also, the weight of the socket, liner and the battery add to the weight of the prosthesis. In addition, the heaviest component of the prosthesis, the hand, is located at the outermost, distal end of the arm, so the leverage ratios are particularly unfavorable. A hand prosthesis must therefore be as light as possible. VINCENT hand systems weigh between approx. 300 g and 480 g, depending on the type of hand. Do you have further questions?

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Technical data and more in the archive of all Vincent Systems hand prosthesis models - from the Fluidhand to the VINCENTevolution. Predecessor models Our previous models are no longer available. Of course, maintenance and repair will still be done in consultation with your technician. VINCENTevolution1 VINCENTevolution2 VINCENTevolution3/3+ VINCENTevolution4 VINCENTyoung1 VINCENTyoung2 VINCENTpartial1 VINCENTpartial2 VINCENTpartial3 / 3+ Current products

Jobs & internships at Vincent Systems: Join us in shaping the future of hand prosthetics – exciting positions in Karlsruhe. Jetzt bewerben Initiativbewerbung Abschlussarbeit (m/w/d) Standort Karlsruhe, DE Arbeitsbereich Alle Arbeitsmodell Vor Ort Anstellungsart Minijob Job ID DEEM1074-01 Startdatum ab sofort Job veröffentlicht 29.01.2026 Über Vincent Systems: Vincent Systems steht für innovative Medizintechnik, ein außergewöhnliches Design und für Hightech „made in Germany“. Mit unseren roboterähnlichen, myoelektrisch gesteuerten Produkten gestalten wir die Zukunft der Handprothetik und verbessern damit täglich die Lebensqualität vieler Menschen. Im grünen Zentrum der Technologiestadt Karlsruhe entwickeln und produzieren wir die weltweit modernsten und qualitativ hochwertigsten bionischen Prothesen und Exoskelette auf dem Markt. Die perfekte Verbindung von Hightech und Kunst, von Präzision und Innovation, von Mensch und Technik. Das macht uns aus und unsere Produkte zu etwas Besonderem. Deine Aufgaben: Gemeinsame Entwicklung eines individuellen Themas mit anschließender Ausarbeitung einer praxisorientierten Abschlussarbeit Was wir von Dir erwarten: Immatrikulation an einer deutschen Hochschule oder Universität im Bachelor- oder Masterstudium, z.B. in den Bereichen App- und VR-Entwicklung, Elektrotechnik, Maschinenbau/Konstruktion, Qualitätsmanagement, Kurzfilmerstellung, oder andere Freude und Interesse an praxisorientierter Forschung und lösungsorientiertem Arbeiten Eigenständige, strukturierte Arbeitsweise Motivation, gemeinsam Zukunftsthemen zu gestalten Was bieten wir? Beschäftigung auf Minijobbasis Abwechslungsreiche, verantwortungsvolle Aufgabenstellungen in einem erfolgreichen Unternehmen Einblicke in ein spannendes und zukunftssicheres Arbeitsumfeld Perspektive auf eine anschließende Festanstellung bei gegenseitigem Interesse Kollegialer Teamzusammenhalt mit flachen Hierarchien und Kommunikation auf Augenhöhe Zuschuss zur Kantine sowie kostenlose Getränke und frisches Obst Regelmäßiger Teambrunch und vielfältige Möglichkeiten für gemeinsame Aktivitäten – ob Sport in der Mittagspause oder besondere Events Flexible Arbeitszeitgestaltung Interessiert? Sende uns ein Anschreiben sowie Deinen vollständigen Lebenslauf inkl. relevanter Zeugnisse unter Angabe eines frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins und Deiner Gehaltsvorstellung per E-Mail an Frau Martin: bewerbung@vincentsystems.de . Unser Standort: Deine Ansprechpartnerin: Emily Martin Human Resources bewerbung@vincentsystems.de

2000 - Fluidhand 3 Up With the third generation of the Fluidhand, Schulz transferred the technology of flexible fluid actuators to a hand prosthesis. To achieve higher grasping forces, the drives were modified for grasping even heavy objects. The unfolded silicone tubes reinforced with fabric were replaced by miniature folded bellows, which in turn were encased in fabric and attached to aluminum joints in the folds by nylon threads to keep their shape. Three drive elements in each finger, with the two distal bellows coupled together, and two drives in the thumb allow 14 joint axes to move in this hand, equivalent to 14 DOF at 10 iDOF. The fluid actuators were driven by means of miniature hydraulics. The control system, consisting of pump, valve, electronics, sensors and tank, was connected to the prosthesis via a hose approximately 1 m long. The hydraulic unit was the size of a portable telephone and was worn on the belt. The load-bearing structure of the prosthetic hand was modeled on the skeleton of the human hand. The radiating metacarpal bones, which merge into the long fingers, are moveably mounted in the carpus, and spring elements are located between the metacarpal bones to elastically stretch the metacarpus. This design achieves a naturally acting passive abduction of the long fingers, with a positive effect on the adaptability of the hand during grasping and on the natural feel of the hand. The bellows drives are inflated with fluid, usually water, at a pressure of up to 6bar when a finger joint is moved. The expanding bellows thereby flexes the finger joint. The extension of the joint is achieved partly by the suction of the drive, partly by an additional elastic restoring band. The weight of the prosthesis is 190g, the grasping force on the finger is approx. 5N. In this prosthesis functional sample, all fingers were simultaneously filled and deflated via the hydraulic hose to investigate hand function and adaptive grasping. As a cosmetic cover and to create a functional surface, a customized latex glove was fabricated. A first functional sample was successfully tested at the Orthopedic University Hospital in Heidelberg. Schulz, by now head of an interdisciplinary research group, was now able to establish work on a hand prosthesis as a program-oriented research priority. Up

2006 - Fluidhand 9 Up The Fluidhand 9 has 5 drives of different sizes. The base joints of the index finger and middle finger are equipped with stronger drives. The elastic fluid tank is located in the wrist. When the fingers are emptied, they are stretched and the fluid is pumped from the finger joints into the elastic tank in the wrist, bending the wrist and opening the hand further. The pump is noise-isolated and free-swinging in a CFRP tank; valves and controls are located in the metacarpus, which is completely covered with CFRP. The thumb with a drive in the base pivots between flat hand and opposition position to the three-point grip. For reasons of optimizing speed and tank size, separate drives for the ring and little fingers were omitted, but these two long fingers are actively moved by coupling with the base joint of the middle finger. The control valve for the thumb drive is located in the distal thumb phalanx. The wrist with a 4-pole coaxial insert is compatible with all stem systems, control is via two EMG sensors, and it is possible to switch between several grip types by means of short switching signals. This last version of the Fluidhand for the time being also features a Bluetooth interface for mobile devices as well as a vibrotactile sense of touch. The Fluidhand 8 is currently the last further development of the multi-articulating hydraulic hand based on flexible fluid actuators. The aim of this hand version was to provide a pre-product ready for series production for a hand prosthesis commercially available on the fitting component market and to convince potentially interested parties of the development for marketing. The bionic hand prosthesis, which is already suitable for everyday use, was manufactured and tested in a small series. It is thus the first bionic multi-articulating hand prosthesis and also the first hydraulic hand prosthesis.

Wir überarbeiten unsere Neo1-Kurse. Hier exklusiv anmelden, um über den Start des neuen Zertifizierungskurses informiert zu werden. We are currently revising our neo1 certification course. NEW COURSE COMING SOON! stay informed Current information regarding the neo1 certification course Thank you for your interest in certification for the neo1 exoskeleton from Vincent Systems. We currently do not offer certification courses for the neo1 exoskeleton, as we are revising our course concepts to offer you even more practical and efficient training in the future. As soon as a new course is available, you can register for it as usual via our website. Would you like to be informed exclusively by us when a new course is available? Then sign up using the form below and be the first to receive the latest updates. Voranmeldungsformular Stay informed! Sign up and be the first to know when a new certification course is available. First Name Last Name E-Mail Medical supply store / Company Profession Phone number Message (optional) * I agree that my data may be stored, evaluated, and used for specific purposes in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. For further information, please read our Datenschutzerklärung Register Thank you for your registration! We will inform you as soon as a new training course is available. Further questions? For further questions and support, please contact: Email: service@vincentsystems.de Telephone: +49 721 480 714 0

2004 - Fluidhand 7 Up The Fluidhand 7 is designed as an experimental hand. It is used to develop new control methods and to test a new tank system that is capable of storing energy. The hand therefore has one valve for each of the 8 drives. A type of spring accumulator was developed for the hydraulic tank, which allows the hand to be closed quickly and silently without the hydraulic pump operating. Due to the large number of new and experimental components, the metacarpus has turned out to be significantly larger than the previous model, but at this stage of development, the anatomical shape and size of the hand is not a priority. For the hydraulic system, experiments were carried out with a tank that allows energy recovery when the hand is opened. The tank consists of a rigid outer shell and an elastic tank bladder inside. Between the outer shell and the tank bubble is a two-phase gas under constant pressure of 2 bar. In the intermediate space, just enough gas is formed from the liquid aggregate state until a constant pressure is reached. When the hand is opened, gas is formed; when it is closed, it is compressed into liquid, at a constant working pressure of 2 bar at room temperature. The internal diaphragm with the hydraulic fluid is thus under the pressure of the gas. When a valve is opened, a finger joint is already moved without the hydraulic pump having been activated. The pump can then build up even greater grasping force with a time delay. In this way, very dynamic and also noiseless finger movements are possible. When the drives are emptied, the water is pressed back into the tank, against the pressure of the two-phase gas, and the system is ready for the next grasping process. Up

The history of Vincent Systems: From its founding in 2009 to product innovations and international expansion – high-tech in prosthetics. History of the Fluidhand and the VINCENTevolution 1998 Fluidhand 1 thin foil soft robot hand with 5DOF, 5iDOF This first soft hand consists of thin foil layers, which have been joined together to form more complex drives in a sandwich construction. Five fingers, built up from 6 foil layers each, functionally welded in pairs, with the middle two foils forming the skeletal structure filled with epoxy resin. The outer two foil layers each form a fluidic muscle. For this purpose, two thin films were welded together in such a manner that chambers were formed in a row and connected to each other. When this structure is inflated with a gas or liquid, it contracts by about 20% of its length, similar to the natural muscle, and the finger curls up like a bow. Read more 1999 Fluidhand 2 silicon tube soft sobot hand with 16DOF, 11iDOF The new planar technology for manufacturing fluidic drives and kinematics was therefore ideally suited for actively moving miniature catheters and endoscopes. However, the forces achievable with planar film drives, which operate at a working pressure of 0.5-1 bar, were too low for the construction of an artificial hand. To generate higher grasping forces, a correspondingly higher working pressure had to act in the fluidic drives. For Fluidhand 2, “artificial muscles” based on thin silicone hoses were therefore used, which were sheathed with a flexurally flexible, stretch-resistant fabric made of polyamide. Read more 2000 Fluidhand 3 rubber bulg soft hand prosthesis with 10DOF, 1iDOF With the third generation of the Fluidhand, Schulz transferred the technology of flexible fluid actuators to a hand prosthesis. To achieve higher grasping forces, the drives were modified for grasping even heavy objects. The unfolded silicone tubes reinforced with fabric were replaced by miniature folded bellows, which in turn were encased in fabric and attached to aluminum joints in the folds by nylon threads to keep their shape. Three drive elements in each finger, with the two distal bellows coupled together, and two drives in the thumb allow 14 joint axes to move in this hand, equivalent to 14 DOF at 10 iDOF. The fluid actuators were driven by means of miniature hydraulics. The control system, consisting of pump, valve, electronics, sensors and tank, was connected to the prosthesis via a hose approximately 1 m long. The hydraulic unit was the size of a portable telephone and was worn on the belt. Read more 2001 Fluidhand 4 rubber bulg soft hand prosthesis with 10DOF, 6iDOF The Fluidhand 4 has 10 flexible bellows drives, each of which, when pressurized, angles an aluminum joint by 90 degrees. Stretching is achieved by suction of the drive medium and by additional elastic bands. Each long finger has two drives that are fluidically coupled to each other and each leads to a common control valve in the metacarpus. The thumb has two individually movable drives, each of which is actuated by a separate valve. The drive medium is water. This hand prosthesis operates hydraulically for the first time. A miniature pump draws the fluid from an elastic reservoir in the forearm and pumps it at up to 6 bar via the valve bank into the bellows drive chambers. The pump and valves are controlled by a microprocessor in the hand, and the prosthesis wearer gives the control commands via myoelectric sensors. Read more 2002 Fluidhand 5 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 8DOF, 5iDOF The Fluidhand 5 was designed with the aim of integrating all system components of miniature hydraulics into the metacarpals in order to make the hand compatible with established socket systems. The prosthesis can be connected to all standard prosthetic sockets via a quicksnap wrist. Both the myoelectric sensors and the energy storage of the socket are used. The pump, fluid tank, valve bank and controller are located in and on the metacarpus. With the reduction in tank size, the number of fluidic drive was reduced to 8. The ring finger and little finger are flexed over one drive each. In the weight-optimized frame in sandwich construction, the elastic finger abduction was integrated. Five valves control the 8 drives of the hand, with the ring, little and middle fingers being hydraulically connected to each other. Read more 2003 Fluidhand 6 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 4DOF, 3iDOF The Fluidhand 6 is a particularly compact version of the hydraulic hand prosthesis, reduced to the essentials. The index, middle and ring fingers are each moved in the base joint via a flexible bellows drive, the little finger is mechanically coupled to the ring finger, and the middle finger is hydraulically coupled to the ring finger. The thumb is actuated in the basic joint. In this way, the thumb and index finger can be moved separately, while the other fingers move together. The 4 drives are controlled by a 3 valve bank, the miniature pump sucks distilled water from a pressure storage tank to pump it into the drive chambers. The weight of the hand is about 350 g. The aluminum fingers were covered with a PU foam. In the basic joints, all long fingers have an elastically mounted abduction. Weiter lesen 2004 Fluidhand 7 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 8DOF, 8iDOF The Fluidhand 7 is designed as an experimental hand. It is used to develop new control methods and to test a new tank system that is capable of storing energy. The hand therefore has one valve for each of the 8 drives. A type of spring accumulator was developed for the hydraulic tank, which allows the hand to be closed quickly and silently without the hydraulic pump operating. Due to the large number of new and experimental components, the metacarpus has turned out to be significantly larger than the previous model, but at this stage of development, the anatomical shape and size of the hand is not a priority. Read more 2005 Fluidhand 8 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 8DOF, 4iDOF The Fluidhand 8 has 8 drives that are controlled via 5 valves. The bellows in the index finger and middle finger are each hydraulically coupled with each other, and the drives of the ring and little fingers are also connected with each other via a common valve. The special feature of this further development is that the metacarpus has been replaced by a hermetically sealed pressure body. Inside the metacarpus is an elastic tank in the form of a diaphragm, in which both the drive medium (vegetable oil) and the control electronics, valves and pump are integrated; all system components "float" permanently in the drive medium. Between the pressure body shell and the diaphragm there is again a two-phase gas with a constant pressure of 2 bar. Read more 2006 Fluidhand 9 rubber bulg soft handprosthesis with 5DOF, 5iDOF The Fluidhand 9 has 5 drives of different sizes. The base joints of the index finger and middle finger are equipped with stronger drives. The elastic fluid tank is located in the wrist. When the fingers are emptied, they are stretched and the fluid is pumped from the finger joints into the elastic tank in the wrist, bending the wrist and opening the hand further. The pump is noise-isolated and free-swinging in a CFRP tank; valves and controls are located in the metacarpus, which is completely covered with CFRP. The thumb with a drive in the base pivots between flat hand and opposition position to the three-point grip. Read more Current products

Vincent Systems fair and event participation: Meet us at trade fairs and events in the field of prosthetics and rehabilitation. Events Upcoming Events BMAB Youth Camp Date: August 2–8, 2026 We are excited to be part of the 9th BMAB Youth Camp for children and teens with limb amputations or malformations. Location: Gailhof Youth, Guest, and Seminar Center (JuGS) near Hanover “ Zurück ins Leben ” User Meeting Date: October 24, 2026 We are delighted to once again be part of the “Zurück ins Leben” self-help group meeting. A weekend for sharing, connecting, and mutual inspiration among those affected. Location: Anpfiff ins Leben Pavilion, Silbergasse 22a, 74889 Hoffenheim Please register by October 9 with Diana Schütz (d.schuetz@ail-ev.de ) Past Events OTWorld 2026 REHAB 2025 OTWorld 2024 REHAB 2023 VINCENT Symposium 2023 LVampNRW 10-jähriges Jubiläum OTWorld 2022 VINCENT Symposium 2019

Specialized software solutions for controlling and adjusting prostheses and exoskeletons – intuitive operation and adjustment. Software for configuring and adjusting the prostheses VINCENTmobile The VINCENTmobile app comes standard on a tablet with every myoelectric hand prosthesis. It can be used to make user-specific settings as well as to train the numerous grips of the VINCENT hand prostheses.

The world's first myoelectric partial hand prosthesis that is IP68 waterproof. It also features intuitive control, individual customization, and a high quality of life. VINCENTpartial4 Waterproof to IP68 | Modular design | Individually customizable | Single Finger Control Light and compact | Numerous grip types, selectable at any time | Available in 40 color combinations The functional prosthetic restoration of parts of the hand presents a particular technical challenge. The myoelectrically controlled partial hand prosthesis VINCENTpartial4 is specifically designed to meet these needs, as it can be individually adapted to the care situation. The VINCENTpartial4 is a hand prosthesis for partial hand restorations with motorised individual fingers and thumbs. Sensors and controls have been miniaturised to allow them to be placed directly on the back of the hand, together with the mouldable battery cells. This allows an anatomical reconstruction of the hand where technically possible. The fingers and thumb are attached to the prosthetic socket using a steel frame design. This determines the width of the hand as well as the position and alignment of the fingers. The metacarpal arch can also be modelled. The prosthesis can be controlled via EMG sensors using muscle tension or via tactile force sensors. The battery system can be charged via a USB-C socket. If there is no power socket, it can also be charged via a mobile power bank. The grip selection and control of fingers follow the uniform control concept of the VINCENT hand prostheses. Many different grips can be achieved by timed opening and closing signals, using four long fingers and a thumb. If fewer powered fingers are used, the number of grips are reduced accordingly. The fingers and thumb are made of high-strength aluminium alloy, or titanium for even greater durability. All components are rubberised for a secure grip, and the tip of the index finger is touchscreen compatible. The joints of all fingers and the thumb are fully covered in every possible position. This prevents objects from being clamped as the fingers and the thumb open. Eight different colors give the silicone parts of the VINCENTpartial4 an individual and unique design. The colors black, white, pearl white and transparent as well as four different natural colors are available, each in combination with five different metal colors and titanium. Waterproofness of the prosthesis The motorised fingers of the VINCENTpartial4 are waterproof according to IP68. Washing hands under running water is possible, provided that the design of the prosthesis socket also permits this. The control unit, sensors and batteries must still be protected from water. Single finger control The single finger control enables the five fingers to be individually controlled by up to five input signals. This allows a faster and more intuitive use of the prosthesis. Flyer VINCENTpartial4 Technical specifications Textile gloves & Accessories VINCENTpartial4 we love perfection